Part-Time Shop Keeper - Portland, OR

Creo Chocolate is looking for a Part-time Shop Keeper (24 hours/week) that will work at our NW 23rd Shop in Portland, Oregon. Reliable transportation to work is a must. This role will assist customers with sales, providing information about our products and offering samples. We’re hiring for three shifts per week on a fixed schedule. The shifts are closing Fridays through Sundays, working from 11:45am to 8:15pm each shift. There is the possibility of picking up coverage shifts from coworkers. 

Our ideal candidate has the following attributes:

• Top notch verbal communication 
• Outgoing and personable
• Self motivated and an independent worker
• Teachable and an active learner
• A love of chocolate, connection, and serving customers 

Must have:

• Retail experience (2+ years preferred) 
• Reliable transportation/ability to walk or take public transit to work
• Strong communication skills 
• Ability to follow directions and solve problems in the absence of supervision
• Availability for all three closing shifts

Part-Time Benefits: 

—PTO

Wage: $20/hour plus pooled tips 

Steps to Apply:

If you feel like you’d be a good fit for this position, we’d love to learn more about you! Please consider and prepare responses to the following questions: 

1. What do you enjoy most about serving customers and working in retail settings? 

2. What’s something meaningful to you, and why?

3. Briefly describe the last memorable meal you enjoyed–what made it so memorable? 

There are a couple of ways to apply for this position. You can email your materials to: aaron@creochocolate.com. You can also drop off your resume and cover letter responding to the questions above in person at any of our shops during business hours. Applications without a resume and cover letter responding to the preceding questions will not be considered. If you need to make other arrangements, please contact us directly.